AR-15 Operating Systems | DI vs Short Stroke Piston vs Long Stroke Piston
This video compares the three main AR-15 operating systems: Direct Impingement (DI), Short Stroke Piston, and Long Stroke Piston. DI is simple but dirtier, while piston systems keep the action cleaner but add complexity. Long stroke pistons offer AK-like reliability but can increase recoil, and DI systems may offer better accuracy due to fewer moving parts.









